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S&P 500 ends down; Apple dips ahead of quarterly report
Apple and chip shares fell ahead of earnings, while lower oil prices and Treasury yields reflected easing inflation concerns, analysts said.
On Monday, the S&P 500 ended lower as Apple shares dipped ahead of its quarterly report, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 1.07% amid mixed trading across major indices.
Investors focused on Tuesday's midterm elections, which will determine whether Democrats can wrest control of Congress from President Donald Trump's Republican Party, as polls suggest Democrats are likely to win the House.
Brent crude prices fell as Iran indicated it was open to peace talks after eight months of war in the Middle East, reflecting optimism regarding a potential US-Iran peace agreement that helped ease energy costs.
Oracle dropped after regulatory filings showed plans to raise $20 billion through debt and share sales, while Marvell Technology tumbled following its $115 billion all-stock deal to acquire optical components maker Lumentum.
Following recent declines, the S&P 500 is valued at about 19 times expected earnings, while the Nasdaq fell 5.3% for the month amid concerns that massive spending on AI infrastructure is outpacing near-term cash generation.